Each month we feature one of our most valuable Explorers, the lifeblood of the We Are Explorers community. This month we’ve chosen Joel Johnsson; one of the mos...
With more kilometres under his boots than a bushranger at full bore, Joel has had his fair share of meals on the trail. Here he shares with us his go-to hiking ...
The Larapinta Trail stretches 220km through the rugged West Macdonnell Ranges in Central Australia. Over a two week journey, Joel Johnsson questions why we do w...
Unbeknownst to most, the Blue Mountains are alive with fireflies for 3 weeks every year.
The hour between sunset and complete darkness is a magical time in t...
Think there's no adventure left? Think again. This ragtag bunch of misfits set themselves a challenge: to build wind-powered billy karts from scrap and salvage ...
If your mum is left sitting by the phone waiting for that call when you go bush, you'll need these tips on how to stay safe in the wild.
I was an hour fr...
Every outdoor enthusiast at some point asks the question: what do you do when it’s forecast to rain the entire weekend? The best answer is go with it and get we...
The roar of the outboard motor recedes, leaving only the tinkle of waves lapping against a coral shore. We’re left with crates of gear in the sand at our fe...
Joel Johnsson shares with us his epic adventure, hiking the 10 highest peaks in Australia with his crew Loughlin Gould and David Loch.
Duration - 3 days
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A born neophile with a love of spontaneous adventure, Joel can be found on any given weekend (and many given weekdays) exploring some new canyon, beach or waterfall. Given that his day-job is saving the world from climate change, he’s one person we think needs to spend more time in the office. Regardless, he seems constantly on the verge of throwing it all in and opening a hammock bar in Tahiti.
